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Whether you have Cancer, Chronic Pain, MS, Arthritis or Anxiety, we are committed to helping you navigate this ever changing industry. Do you need information about Cannabis and its effects on a specific disease? Do you need a Doctor? Perhaps you just want to know how and where to obtain a medical cannabis recommendation.

4 of 67Pretend States: You say you are Pro-Medical Cannabis but you're not.As we’ve discussed many times before, medical marijuana laws vary widely state by state.

5 of 67Candidates on Cannabis: Where Do the 2016 Presidential Contenders Stand?The lead-up to the 2016 primaries is in full swing...

6 of 67Treating Breast Cancer with Cannabis? Why the Treatment Must Match the Classification!Breast cancer a major health issue...

7 of 67Salicinium: A Homeopathic Cancer Treatment Method that Tricks Cancer CellsIn order to understand what salicinium does, you need to know how cancer cells operate.

8 of 67Enzymes and Cancer: An Alternative Treatment Worth Exploring?Here at United Patients Group, we are always searching for alternative treatments that can augment or supplement mainstream cancer treatments.

10 of 67The Role of the Nurse in Cannabis Dosing and AdministrationWith 23 states and the District of Columbia now allowing medical cannabis use, more and more patients are looking to cannabis as a treatment option.

12 of 67Doctors Weigh In - Medical Cannabis Dosing: Why Less May Be MoreMany medical cannabis patients take an overly aggressive approach to treatment.

13 of 67Cannabis Oil - Convinced of the CureSo proud of my father-in-law Stan Rutner. He was finally able to tell the world his amazing SUCCESS story!
From 10 days to live to CANCER FREE…thanks to Cannabis Oil.

14 of 67At Least One Issue Has Bipartisan Support: MarijuanaPolitical polarization has been a major obstacle to Congress getting anything done for years now.

15 of 67Do You Know the Difference Between Ketogenic and Alkaline Diets?At UPG, we get a lot of questions about diets and how they could benefit people living with serious ailments.

16 of 67The Bountiful Benefits of Bone BrothSlowly cooking bones creates a rich broth full of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that nourish the body...

17 of 67Are Cannabinoids as Effective as Albuterol for Treating Asthma?Ongoing research is proving cannabis-based medications effective for safely treating a wide spectrum of medical conditions.

18 of 67Don't Judge Your Strain by Its NameThey say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but there’s not a lot of harm if you do—maybe you buy a boring book.

19 of 67Fighting Obesity and Diabetes with CannabisAlthough obesity is more prevalent in some demographics, it is lower in others—including regular users of cannabis.

20 of 67Cannabis Suppositories: Is the Posterior Superior?Suppositories are often the butt of many jokes and puns, but rectal administration of marijuana has many advantages.

21 of 67Is Cannabis the Solution to the Antibiotic-Resistant Staph and Superbug Crisis?In the United States, (MRSA) kills about 18,000 of the 94,000 people it infects each year.

22 of 67Is Cannabis a Gateway Drug or an Exit Drug?As we prepare to end the year, many people are thinking about which healthy changes they want to make in the new year.

23 of 67Continue Your Cannabis Education with United Patients GroupWe are thrilled to announce that United Patients Group is now offering online courses on a number of medical-cannabis-related topics.

24 of 67Fighting PTSD Using CannabisThe holiday season is supposed to be full of glad tidings and good cheer, but for many people dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

25 of 67Fighting Depression Using Cannabis: Research shows less is more!The holiday season can be stressful for everyone.

26 of 67What Is Homeostasis and How Can Cannabis Help?We wish to thank everyone who attended our first cannabis patient conference, Medical Cannabis: The Science Behind the Hype.

30 of 67Why United Patients Group is considered, "The Virtual Hand of the Medical Marijuana Industry."We are often asked what we do for patients here at United Patients Group.

31 of 67Dose Differences: Eating Isn't the Same as Inhaling! by Auntie DoloresWhen you smoke or vaporize your medical cannabis, you inhale cannabinoids like which move through the lung’s alveoli into your bloodstream.

32 of 67Fibromyalgia: Big Pharma vs Medical CannabisThe estimated five million Americans coping with fibromyalgia are not use to hearing good news.

33 of 67How Cannabis Helps with Bipolar DisorderWhen we talk about the benefits of medical cannabis, we tend to focus on physical disorders: cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, etc.

34 of 67Should the Federal Government and FDA Be Sued for Murder?The federal government is allowing sick people to die when it knows that cannabis could save them.

35 of 67The Entourage Effect: Why Whole Cannabis Is BetterWhether you smoke it, eat it, vaporize it, or ingest it as an oil, the medicinal cannabis you put in your body contains many chemicals that work together to make you feel better.

36 of 67Why Decriminalization isn't Good EnoughTo say, “We have won once the Country decriminalizes cannabis,” would be to neglect her greater call.

37 of 67Cannabis Is More Than Skin DeepYou may have heard that your skin is your largest organ, and this is true.

38 of 67Could the Cure for Cancer Be Sitting in Your Kitchen?Right now, you probably own a box of a substance that can clean teeth, de-stink a refrigerator and extinguish fires: baking soda

39 of 67Top 8 foods and herbs for fighting cancerWith 44% of men and 39% of women now being diagnosed with cancer, it has become more important than ever...

40 of 67Nigella Sativa Treats Lung Cancer and MoreHow many nicknames does one plant need? Apparently quite a few if you’re talking about Nigella Sativa.

41 of 67Do Medical Cannabis Laws Protect Me from a Drug Test?“If I’m in a state where medical (or recreational) cannabis is legal, does that mean employers can’t discriminate if I show up positive for THC on a drug test?”

42 of 67Cannabis Extract Medicine: Successfully Treating Children for Cancer and Epilepsy The use of cannabis extract medicine to treat children for cancer and epilepsy has been growing rapidly

43 of 67Is CBD-Only Legislation a Good Thing for Medical Marijuana? When California passed the country’s first medical marijuana law in 1996, the response was a resounding, “But of course, it’s California.”

44 of 67Dear Media: This is What People Who Use Marijuana Look LikeGlobal political and business leaders are talking seriously about ending marijuana prohibition everywhere from D.C. to Davos.

45 of 67Dr. Gupta, "California Has Been a Refuge for Cannabis Patients for Nearly Two Decades"California has been a refuge for cannabis patients for eighteen years.

46 of 67Surprising New Cancer Killer: FrankincenseMost people associate frankincense with the story of the three wise men who visited the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

47 of 67Juicing Cannabis: The Freshest Medicine?The NorCal medical cannabis community is abuzz with juicing the cannabis plant.

48 of 67Heal Dental Problems Naturally with Oil PullingHere at United Patients Group, we’re always on the lookout for natural alternatives.

49 of 67Cannabis Infused Coconut Oil - How to and the benefits!Coconut oil has been growing in popularity among various groups of people for a while now.

50 of 67Cannabis Isn't the Only Plant with Incredible Health Benefits: A Closer Look at TurmericYou’ve heard us go on and on about the amazing health benefits of cannabis...

51 of 67By Endorsing High-CBD Cannabis, New Legislation Will Do More Harm than GoodWord is out about the benefits of high-CBD medical cannabis.

52 of 67Why so many mainstream families are quickly becoming refugeesThere’s a new wave of refugees in America, and they might be more mainstream than you think.

53 of 67To Tell or Not To Tell?One question I come across often is “Should I tell my doctor?” My answer-it depends.

54 of 67Dr. Sanjay Gupta Sets Record Straight on CannabisWhen one of America’s most trusted and prominent doctors changed his stance in favor of marijuana last month, we at United Patients Group did a collective back-flip.

55 of 67United Patients Group - Seal of ApprovalWhat is a Seal of Approval and How Can I Get Approved?

56 of 67The Interesting Rise of Seniors within Medical MarijuanaMarijuana has been stereotypically associated with a younger crowd. But as the number of our once youthful (and now aging) Baby Boomers...

57 of 67Drug Testing 101Ronald Reagan passed an Executive Order in 1986 that mandated federal workers be drug-free on and off the job.

58 of 67Vitamin D and Breast CancerVitamin D regulates the flow of calcium into the bloodstream and is essential for normal bone development.

59 of 67Medical Marijuana: 10 Health Benefits That Legitimize LegalizationPrescription drugs kill about 100,000 people in the world each year.

60 of 67A Cannabis Cancer Survivor's StoryMy husband and I are no strangers to Cancer. Chemotherapy cured him of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 20 years ago and I am still clear of Breast Cancer...

62 of 67Medical Marijuana and Lyme Disease - Alexis' storyUnited Patients Group is happy to be here for all types of patients. One of our patients Alexis, has shared her struggle with Late Stage Lyme Disease. This is her story…

63 of 67Juicing For Life - Health Conditions and JuicingJuicing is the latest manifestation of a centuries-old health practice. And in this new age of...

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